Some artists evolve their work around a certain idea or composition, others are more conceptual. Yinfan Huang’s illustrations begin with a color story. “I think in colors,” Huang told AI-AP. “When I start a new illustration I first think about the atmosphere I want to convey, and the main color in my head which associates with that atmosphere. Everything else comes naturally once I get the right color.”
The Chinese born talent took to art at an early age, but it was only at the age of 22 that she decided to turn her passion into a career. “I expressed my passion for art since I was very young and I never stop drawing,” she shared.
“Art was the only way for me to express. But the art education in China was very academic as well; I was rejected by every art college in China. The fact that I was not accepted and couldn’t pursue what I loved was a huge pain to me. But in my heart, I always knew I was different and I dreamed of being a professional artist and illustrator. So at the age of 22, I made my biggest decision in life to leave China to pursue my passion in the United States, where I felt I would receive a quality education in my chosen field.”
These days her colorful illustrations adorn anything and everything, from children’s books and magazines to brands and institutions around the world.
Take a look at some of her creations.
